We have a special treat for you in Episode 7 of Tales From the Cask! Not only to we sample Sam Adams Summer Ale, Bear Rebulic Hop Rod Rye, Lagunitas DogTown Pale Ale, Angry Orchard Strawman Cider, and Cottonwood Low Down Brown Ale, but we also bring you an exclusive interview with the founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company, Jim Koch! Jim tells us all about the process in making their brand new beer can and why they felt like a new can was necessary. He also talks about how he got in to beer and why he started his own beer company. In our news segment we talk about a creative beer dispensor, a beer thief with a conscience, and some exciting news about new home brewing laws! In our feedback segment we answer a question about the impact craft brewing is having on larger brewing companies.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 06 of Tales From the Cask we share some recent news about sales from Heineken, a new beer travel class being offered by Baker University, new Japanese and Italian craft beers that are becoming popular, and Chip reveals his geeky side! We sample and dicuss the features of several great beers. On tap for this episode is Magic Hat Belgo Sutra, Innis & Gun Scottish Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, and Fox Barrell Blackberry Pear Cider . We also talk with Matt and Dan from Latis Imports about the history of Latis Imports and several of the import beers they offer. We sample a variety of Belgium beers from Palm Breweries including the Palm, Estaminet Premium Pils, Steenbrugge, and Rodenbach Vintage.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 04 of Tales From the Cask we bring you an exclusive interview with Boston Beer Company CEO, Martin Roper! Martin shares how he joined up with the folks at Boston Beer Company, his love of various ciders, shares some stories about his grandfather, and more. On tap we have Anchor Porter, Sam Adam's Double Agent IPL, Belgian Blonde IPA from Sierra Nevada, and Jade IPA. In honor of our interview with Martin Roper, we sample some of Boston Beer's ciders and beers. We sample Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Angry Orchard Traditional Dry Cider, and Sam Adams Double Agent IPL. In our news segment we talk about beer sales around the country and share some interesting news about upcoming beers coming from Buffalo Wild Wings. In our first ever listener feedback segment, we answer a question about the best beer to dring after a dental procedure and define IBUs.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.